Substance Abuse Counselor II

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24.00 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 6:30am-3:30pm

Benefit Package Includes

  • Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Bereavement leave
  • Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Stringfellow Unit in Rosharon, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties

1. Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.

2. Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.

3. Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.

4. Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

5. Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.

6. At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender’s level of participation and quality of completion in SAFPF/IPTC programs.

7. Submit a copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.

8. Supervises the work of others; assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning experience in substance abuse treatment or substance abuse education.
  • Current valid license as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, OR current qualifying credential to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
  • A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
  • Must successfully complete annual, TDCJ approved background checks and in-service training requirements.
  • Must maintain a valid license or certification for continued employment.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.

MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here

Key Responsibilities

The counselor coordinates and delivers chemical dependency counseling programs for offenders while maintaining accurate clinical records and progress summaries. They also conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess recovery needs and re-offense risks while supervising program functions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual treatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementData reportingClinical interviewingRisk assessmentStaff supervisionProgram coordination

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Management and Training ranks #15 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor II at Management and Training a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$50k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Rosharon

Typical market rent
$2,272/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability